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JANUARY 5, 2012

The San Diego chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the largest angel investment group in Southern California, as well as the United States, said today that it has established a new, memorial fund, the John G. Watson Foundation , which will support entrepreneurism in the San Diego region.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 -- The Tech Coast Angels 5th Annual Fast Pitch Competition will take place on February 24th at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Dinner and refreshments will be served after the program at a networking event attended by hundreds of investors, entrepreneurs and other industry experts.

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JANUARY 23, 2012

Kent Thomas Keigwin was convicted of five felony counts, including murder, grand theft, burglarly, identity theft, and forgery in the murder of Watson, who was very active in the San Diego Tech Coast Angels. Watson had been found dead by fellow Tech Coast Angels members in June of 2010.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

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JUNE 11, 2010

For our Insights and Opinions section this Friday morning, we have How to Network in 10 Easy Steps , from angel investor Frank Peters , of the Frank Peters Show. Coincidentally, the Tech Coast Angels have been doing these meet-and-mingle events in Aliso Viejo, too; their next one: June 15th. (If Know what's tired.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

sold to Zynga Game Networks, Inc.). Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. Sangster is a serial entrepreneur and M&A executive with experience both founding and acquiring businesses. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. RSVP: AGENDA.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 21, 2019

There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel and after the panel at the Cocktail Party!

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. In May, the Center co-hosted the first New Venture Ventura County, a celebration of student entrepreneurs from grade school to grad school.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

The Tech Coast Angels is stressing its mixer program, seed investment efforts, and a new website, as it kicks off a 2010 program, according to the angel investing group. The TCA is the biggest angel investment group in Southern California, and is among the largest nationally. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Earlier this week, the Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active organized angel group in Southern California, announced a new effort to create an angel group network, which will share and syndicate deals between groups--current the TCA, Golden Seeds, and Band of Angels.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2019

There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel and after the panel at the Cocktail Party! As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description and contact info!

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

from the Tech Coast Angels, the nation's largest and most active network of angel investors. Thursday, October 6, 2011 -- San Diego TCA Quick Pitch. Meet, greet, and learn the art of the Quick Pitch.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2010

Network wit * Angels: Tech Coast Angels and Maverick Angels * Venture Capital Firms - Early Stage * Strategic Investors * Investment Bankers * Advisors and Deal Makers * 50+ Entrepreneurs Seeking Capital, Advisors, Strategic Partners. Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Growth Capital Conference.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -- Power of Angel Investing Seminar. Tech Coast Angels. This full-day definitive seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 3, 2009

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 -- The Tech Coast Angels Presents the 9th Annual Orange County Fast Pitch Competition. Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs. Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around gourmet dinner and wine with the Angels. Watch the finalists in the competition pitch to a panel of expert judges.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 23, 2011

Tech Coast Angels. This week entrepreneur and Farmville Founder, Sizhao "Zao" Yang is going to share his insights on "How to Build a User Base; Reaching the Critical One Million Mark." which was sold to Zynga Game Networks, Inc. If you've got questions, Zao's got answers.so sign up today and ask away!

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Need office or Tech Space? An on-line community for entrepreneurs. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Vision To Reality Program for Emerging Tech Companies. Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch - February 24th - UCLA. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Xconomy

JUNE 10, 2016

Seattle’s UP Global, now part of Techstars, oversees the operation of Startup Week and other programs for tech entrepreneurs across the U.S. But while Startup Week San Diego has always collaborated with UP Global, San Diego entrepreneur and Startup Week organizer Austin Neudecker said, “We’ve always been an independent entity.”.

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San Diego Guide Tech Coast Angels Startup 74

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

We sat down with Kelly ahead of the announcement to chat about the new fund, why they think military veterans are particularly well suited as startup entrepreneurs, why the two went from organizing individual deals for funding to a formal fund, and more. Kelly Perdew: I think you know that, since 2004, I have been an angel in LA.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

For our Insights and Opinions section today, we have a response to yesterday's (very controversial) piece in this section from Ryan Born, expressing his opinion about his experiences raising money in Los Angeles. The response is from Tom Tierney , an angel investor from the Tech Coast Angels San Diego.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

Investors and entrepreneurs who won at the fundraising game during and after the Great Recession offer advice on landing equity money. To help you get a jump-start with fundraising, I’ve gathered tips from active early-stage investors and entrepreneurs who managed to beat the odds by raising capital during and after the Great Recession.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2013

Star-studded panelists at these events have included SoCal and NorCal tech startup gurus like Alex Banayan , a leading venture capitalist with Alsop Louie Partners; Sean Ellis of Qualaroo , first marketer at Dropbox; CapLinked Founder Eric Jackson , the former marketing operations director of PayPal; and ReTargeter Founder Arjun Arora.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Last Week, Calabasas-based Masher Media announced it had received a round of angel funding from the Tech Coast Angels to fund its development of MyMiniPeeps (www.myminipeeps.com), a virtual world for children. They're looking for deeper social networking, and more of a gaming element on sites.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 19, 2013

It can be a confusing world to seek funding when you’re just starting out and Silicon Beach Fest (#SBF) was a great place to learn what investors are looking for, meet investors of all levels in a collaborative environment, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, and develop relationships to further your dream and business.

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Tech Coast Angels Technical Review Invest Venture Capital 87

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. In most cases if you can’t get a prototype done you’re probably not an entrepreneur. That’s OK.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Please join TechZulu as well as Los Angeles tech savvy elite comprised of VC’s, Angels investors, startups and your fellow entrepreneurs, as we celebrate LA’s most exciting tech creations of the moment with the brightest digital minds and engineering talents this side of Fresno. 7:00 – 7:45pm – check-in.

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CalTech Idealab Tech Coast Angels Enterprise Forum 79

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Network Now, Accelerating Conference Networking. Then fellow Trojan Alex Banayan gave a talk about the three traits of success in an entrepreneur. Time to get to know your neighbors by sharing goods. Text To Get Her. A way for conference attendees to find and connect with each other. GiftMunk.co. Lloyd Script.

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USC Startup Tech Coast Angels Guide 82

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Many thanks to everyone who participated in last night’s Spotlight: LA Tech at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. In addition to the 330+ students, entrepreneurs and investors in attendance, the event also achieved over 45,000 views on the TechZulu live stream. Individual clips will be posted soon. Gold Sponsor. .

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Always looking to provide the very best for our community so that you may learn and grow as a startup or entrepreneur, Bill Gross is one of the best experts we could provide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Bill started several companies prior to Idealab. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

Tech Coast Angel investor Dale Okuno came out because he believes that MuckerLab attracts better talent because they keep their class size small and focused. Okuno has been investing in Los Angeles startups for the past three years after selling his own company E-Z Data. Founded by L.A.’s

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

Lots of that comes into play within academia, which normal entrepreneurs don't have to deal with. Beyond that, I remember submitting an application to the Tech Coast Angels two years ago, and we didn't have a paying client at the time. We have three or four now. It's a bit different in that we can't guarantee placement.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Social Media Week (SMW) is finally here and is set to be one amazing week filled with panels, discussions, networking, and much more. We are TechZulu after all, so you know we could not do this post without some helpful event recommendations for startups and entrepreneurs. The Startup/Entrepreneur Guide to Social Media Week.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Bitvore is based in Irvine, and is backed by serial entrepreneur Yuri Pikover, as well as other angels. entrepreneur startup interview processing query intelligence indexed index unstructured structured extraction text search source data electronic bitvore street wall curie jeff' There was not a lot of work involved.

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Orange County Startup News IBM 245

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

We want to provide our audience with not only amazing presenting startups/newly released products (submissions still open Apply Here ) but also outstanding people that can help you grow as an entrepreneur and lead a successful business. Mike Jones is an Internet executive, investor and advisor located in Los Angeles.

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Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 76

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Participating in this event also included world recognized security expert and Co-founder of Fonality , Samy Kamkar , Danny Schreiber (Managing Editor of Silicon Prairie News) and Rob Jadon (serial-entrepreneur and angel investor). Guests, visitors and teams mingled away enjoying appetizers and snacks along with this LASW’s 3rd keg.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 80 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. Together they do amazing things.

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Technical Review Software Review Santa Monica Tech Coast Angels 58